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Subscriber-Written Trip Report
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| DATE AND PLACE OF FISHING TRIP
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ID: |
2711 |
How
Trip Was Conducted: |
Guided |
| Date
of Trip: |
May 1, 2001 to May 10, 2001 |
| Place
of Trip: |
Australia | Queensland | - Water: Bay of Carpenteria, Jackson and Doughboy Rivers - Specific Area: 90 miles south of tip of Cape York |
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| OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS
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| Outfitter
(or lodge): |
Gregg Bethune, Carpentaria Seafaris. Box 50. Bamaga, 4876, Australia. Tel. 011-61-740-693-254. E-mail: greg@seafaris.com.au, Web: www.seafaris.com.au |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Greg Bethune, owner, guide. |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Howard McKinney, Fishabout. PO Box 430375. Big Pine Key, Fl, 33043. Tel. 888-409-2008, 305-872-0179. E-mail: howard@fishabout.com, Web: www.fishabout.com |
Trip
Arrangements
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| Local
Fly Shop(s): |
N/A
N/A |
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| DESCRIPTION OF FISHING
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| Species
Sought/Availability: |
Queenfish |
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Cobia |
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Trevally |
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Trevally, Giant |
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Trevally, Bigeye |
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Pike |
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Jewfish |
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Catfish |
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Barramundi |
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Tarpon |
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Cod |
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Mackerel |
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Barracuda |
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Shark |
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Bream |
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| Description
of Catch Made: |
All fish were very abundant to average. |
| Type
of Fishing: |
Trolling, casting, bottom fishing and fly fishing. |
| Equipment
Used: |
9-10 weight rods, 20 pounds spinning tackle. |
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of Hatches: |
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| Water/Weather
Conditions: |
Excellent weather, water conditions not a factor. If the bay is rough, fish are in the rivers. |
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| SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)
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| Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
Knowledge
of Water: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Accommodation: |
Excellent |
General
Fishing Knowledge: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Ability
to Communicate: |
Excellent |
| Overall
Service: |
Excellent |
Overall
Personality: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
United |
Airline
Service (1 to 10): |
9 |
| Airline
Comments: |
Easy flight from L.A. to Sydney, then Sydney to Cairns (Quantas), then a private plane to Bamaga (included in the trip). |
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| SUMMARY REMARKS
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| Problems
on the Trip: |
Absolutely none. |
| Highlights
of the Trip: |
Numerous variety of fish. |
| Cost of the
Trip: |
Estimated $4,000 per person, eight days, seven nights. |
| Would You
Recommend This Trip to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Absolutely best fishing in the world for variety, consistency and professionalism. |
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There Non-Fishing Activities? |
No |
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So, What Are They? |
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| SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION
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Name: |
David B. Heller |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 312-565-1414 - 180 N. Stetson Street 5780 Chicago, IL 60601 - E-mail: dheller1414@yahoo.com |
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| ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL
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I have just returned from probably the most incredible fishing trip that is available in the world. The trip is on a 40-foot Troller with a flying bridge, which can comfortably accommodate four anglers, the captain and his wife, or a total of six people. A little bit cramped, but certainly doable.
I have fished around the world and this is, by far, the best fishing that I have ever experienced or that anyone will ever experience.
The variety of places to fish, the variety of fish, the ability to fish out of the wind, because you are on the east side of the Peninsula in Bay of Carpentaria where the prevailing wind is west and therefore you are protected, makes every day marvelously fun.
Without reservation, without hesitation, I would recommend this trip to anyone who is willing to do the two days of flying to get to a virgin part of the world, which is still undiscovered.
If I can supply other information, please do not hesitate but to let me know. I am also aware that of the 19 weeks that Seafaris charters for next year, seven or eight are already booked.
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